Eye Witness (Book Three): Rise of the Apostle (Paperback)

by Robert James Luedke (Author, Illustrator), Lee Moyer (Illustrator), Michael Lagocki (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Eye Witness: Rise of the Apostle, is head and shoulders above other Christian comic books and graphic novels. It is gorgously drawn and pared with a pulp storyline this is a combination of Indiana Jones and Eugene Peterson's 'Message' Bible. Fresh, fun, faithful and frantically pulse pounding! --David Crumm/ ReadtheSpirit.com

In Rise of the Apostle, Paul s life has never seemed so exciting. Like any good hero, his transformation is both inward and outward, and you'll found yourself wanting more of the rugged apostle s tales. It s Biblically accurate, encouraging, pretty to look at, and in places, even humorous. Fit for Bible scholars and comic book readers alike. --Kris Bather/Sightmagazine.com

Luedke's Eye Witness series is well drawn, well plotted and colorful. --Marvin Olasky/ World Magazine

Product Description
Winner in the catagory of graphic novels at the 2008 USA Book News, Best Book Awards.
renowned forensic Archeologist, Dr. Terry Harper, has miraculously survived two assassination attempts within the span of 10 days. As Israeli police try to uncover exactly who is behind these inexplicable attacks, Harper, aided by a mysterious exCIA operative, try to escape the Middle East. Will they be able to return to the safety of the United States, before another can be launched? Throughout the journey, Harper experiences blackout induced visions, that case him to become an unwitting eyewitness to the birth of the Christian faith, and view the amazing transformation of Saul the persecutor, into the SUPER APOSTLE Paul. In this third book of the AWARD-WINNING Eye Witness graphic novel series, the missions of the super-apostle Paul, are examined like never before as the author delves into questions like...What happened to Paul between the time when his sight was taken on the road to Damascus to when he returned to that city, three years later?

Rise of the Apostle, takes the reader through a full color, fully illustrated rollercoaster ride which features the intertwining of a modern day action-thriller with an adaptation of the Book of Acts. The Eye Witness series is appropriate for readers from early teen and up.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Head Press Publishing; First edition (August 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975892436
• ISBN-13: 978-0975892435
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,152,387 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eyewitness Trilogy Review, April 7, 2009

By	Mark Poe (Albertville, Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think your scripting is great! The contemporary speech makes it a lot easier to understand. I really like your art style which is somewhat unique, but similar to Mark Bagley who use to do Spider-Man and the New Warriors. I think it would indeed hold the attention of young and old folks alike, as it did mine. I could hardly put the books down even though my schedule limited me to only a few minutes reading per sitting.

The covers: I like the cover on the first one best because it was your art and similar to the interior just enhanced. What would have made it better, I think, is to have used that cover as a background and have Dr Harper and Raj in the foreground opening the ancient box containing the eyewitness scrolls. The other 2 covers are traditional Christian paintings which appeal to traditionalists. Maybe you have to do that to sell them in today's market. I find that ironic considering how radical the teaching of Jesus, Paul and the beginnings of Christianity were in the day.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK, November 3, 2008

By	Jacob Colin "Jacob Colin" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

All three of these books are an intelligent way to share the scripture with today's generation. They are easy to read, accurate to the old text, and visually appealing!

Great job!!

4.0 out of 5 stars The Early Days of the Apostle Paul, October 23, 2008

By	tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Beginning where ACTS OF THE SPIRIT left off, RISE OF THE APOSTLE continues the adventures of Terry Harper, an internationally renowned archaeologist known as "The Bone Man", as he attempts to leave the Middle East and return to the United States. Terry continues to find that he has "spells" where he enters an unconscious state and finds himself to be living besides Biblical figures, in this case the Apostle Paul. Meanwhile, and international conglomerate is determined to kill the "Bone Man" and prevent his discovery from reaching the knowledge of the public.

As was the case with the previous books, RISE OF THE APOSTLE contains graphics that are just as good as anything in mainstream publishing. The action is rooted in historical and real-life subject matter.

The author does take some liberty in filling in events not actually described or as precisely described in the Bible. However, he explains why he does this in the afterward to the story, calling it his "Ten Commandments Strategy" (named after the famous Cecil B. DeMille film).

The book also contains some violence, but none of it is unnecessary and fits very well with the exciting story being told.

Overall, an exciting graphic novel representation of the story of the Apostle Paul's early days as a Christian tied into a gripping tale of international espionage and world domination.